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11.220 Purpose, intent of gubernatorial transition law.
The General Assembly declares it to be the purpose of KRS 11.210 to 11.260 to promote
the orderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the expiration of the term
of office of a governor and the inauguration of a new governor. The interest of the
Commonwealth requires that such transitions be accomplished so as to assure continuity
in the conduct of the affairs of the state government. Any disruption occasioned by the
transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and wellbeing of the Commonwealth and its people. Accordingly, it is the intent of the General
Assembly that appropriate actions be authorized and taken to avoid or minimize any
disruption. In addition to the specific provisions contained in KRS 11.210 to 11.260
directed toward that purpose, it is the intent of the General Assembly that all officers of
the state government so conduct the affairs of the state government for which they
exercise responsibility and authority as to be mindful of problems occasioned by
transitions in the office of Governor, to take appropriate lawful steps to avoid or
minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by the transfer of the executive power and
otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the office of Governor.
History: Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 2.
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